Provoking meaning

prə-vōkĭng
Troubling the nerves or peace of mind, as by repeated vexations.

A provoking delay at the airport.

adjective
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That provokes; esp., annoying or vexing.
adjective
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Present participle of provoke.
verb
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Provoking Sentence Examples

  • Deidre didn't move, afraid of provoking him.

  • About this period he was charged with the defence of a member of the national guard of Brives, which was accused of provoking disorders in the department of La Correze.

  • Deidre suspected the result of provoking either man was death to someone.

  • His famous description of Greek fire has a most provoking mixture of circumstantial detail with absence of verifying particulars.

  • Apparently he was set on provoking a refusal, and thus getting an excuse for seizing the person of the king.

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